This city was once a great seaport with a history linked to its salt pans dating back prior to 959AD as recorded in the will of Countess Mumadona. Much later, in the 16th Century it acquired new prosperity through its cod fishing industry practiced off the coast of Newfoundland. Unfortunately, very strong storms occurred at the end of the same century with the result that the harbour mouth silted up and thus virtually dealing a deathblow to all its beneficial trade.

Today the area is a centre of industry but the old lagoon of about 65 sq. km. still has its charm with the many canals and the distinctive and colorful “moliceiros” boats that were used to collect seaweed. The town is basically a mixture of neat fishermen’s cottages rebuilt into wonderful coffee houses and restaurants and Art Nouveau mansions with a few historic buildings. The small houses lining the beach area are most attractive with their distinct colorful facades of different painted colours. The church of Misericôrdia dates from the 16th Century, whilst the more modest Cathedral São Domingos is from the 15th Century. The city’s museum is located in what previously was the Mosteiro de Jesus where Santa Joana, the daughter of King Afonso V died in 1490. This museum, besides holding the tomb of this Saint in a richly gold decorated sanctuary, has an interesting collection of primitive and 15th Century art.



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very nice pictures from de "venice of Portugal" lololo

Yes, a smaller version of Venice.

:)

cool city, wath is taht arch in the 7 pic?

One of the art neuveau buildings of aveiro:

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Great city! I love the stadium!

One of the art neuveau buildings of aveiro:

Great city! I love the stadium!

Let's hope it gets a facelift pretty soon.

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:)

I must keep my city alive!

it's like a fairy tale >:O

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A nice blend of architectual styles

Nice pics

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Wow, it seems to be a nice and beautiful city. Thanks!

cool city, wath is taht arch in the 7 pic?

Just the top end of Aveiro's tallest building.

I was there a couple of years ago. Amazing city.

I was there a couple of years ago. Amazing city.

Keep coming!

Great pics, thanks for sharing. :)

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Train Stations, old and new
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Hotel As Américas, art nouveau jewel
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Lourenço Peixinho avenue, Aveiro's main avenue
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Fish Market Square
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it's like a fairy tale >:O

Almost.

:uh: nice!!

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lovely city!

Yeap.

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Nice :)

I really like that modern stadium!

very nice! :okay:

Very nice charming seaport.

Lovely city!

Avreiro is also very special: there are no canals in a significant number in other Iberian cities.

Fabulous!!

Very nice pics, thanx!

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:cheers:

Very nice pics :cheers: :)

Lovely city!

Lovely city!

Yeap, my hometown!

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